Saltars Point Beach
About
Saltars Point Beach is a public ocean beach in Washington, about a mile from the town of Steilacoom. Swimming is allowed, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Several trails lie within a few miles. The Meriwether Trail is about 2.5 miles away, and the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail and Tacoma Rifle Club Trail are each about 3 to 4 miles off. Climbers can head to Spire Rock, roughly 8.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Saltars Point Beach
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Nearby
- Meriwether TrailHiking2.5 mi
- Chambers Creek Canyon TrailHiking3 mi
- Tacoma Rifle Club TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Camp Murray Fitness TrailHiking4.3 mi
- Sequalitchew Canyon TrailHiking4.4 mi
- Andy's Wildlife Trail Southern RouteHiking4.8 mi
- Spire RockRock climbing8.6 mi
- TacomaRock climbing9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
